Back to reality

We have returned home and we're still trying to settle back into life after our surprise visit to the old AZ. It was such a good trip getting to see everyone and enjoy a few days of sunshine and warm weather. It is even more missed as I am writing during the first snow Dublin city has seen in the last 7 years (lucky us!). We are leaving for Italy in 2 days which means good food and good wine and hopefully better weather.
Thanks to everyone for making time to hang with us on absolutely no notice. Surprise visits probably aren't the best idea for the future but this one sure was fun. Happy birthday Yunuen! We hope to see all of you real soon!

Photos

Jordan 2
Jordan 1
Egypt
Norway
Belgium
Florence
Venice
Athens
Barcelona
Scotland 2
Bordeaux
Rhine River
Turkey
London
Paris
Ring of Kerry
Rome #3
Rome #2
Rome #1
Edinburgh
Belfast
Newcastle

West Side!

This weekend we took our first road trip in Ireland. After a couple of hours you really get used to driving on the "wrong" side of the road. We headed West through several small towns and villages stopping at the Rock of Cashel (an old 4th century castle) along the way. Or final destination was Killarney where we stopped at the Muckross House and saw the house and gardens. From there we tackled the Ring of Kerry which is about 100miles of spectacular scenery. We started off up through the mountains in the Kerry National Park and then went around the peninsula before cutting back across to Dublin. These pictures are just a few of the countryside and coastline. Dana will probably be posting some of the castle and house fairly soon. It was great to get out of Dublin and see "proper" Ireland. It really is as beautiful as everyone says. Truly breathtaking.

Malahide Castle

This is an 800yr old castle just North of Dublin. It was lived in by the Talbot family from its construction until the mid 1970's when the last family member died leaving it to the Dublin historical society. Now you can play golf and football on the grounds.

Welcome to Howth

We took about a 20min car ride North of Dublin to a small fishing village named Howth. It is built around a hill that has a beautiful walking trail. The photos don't do it justice.

The beard is toast!

If I ever have to go into hiding I have many possible disguises.

Strawberry photos

Ireland

The Yard

Now that we're going to have to sell our house I thought I'd finally include the pictures of the "completed" yard (and by completed I mean including Dana in her robe on the porch...sorry honey!)

USA Blanks Mexico...again!

Kick-off


US goalie deflects Mexican cross.


Landon Donovan hits the corner to Jimmy Conrad


GOOOOOAAALLL!!!!!

War is Bad!

There is a lot of debate about the military these days. My personal opinion is that it is obviously harmful to our young men as it can lead to this.

Strange white...stuff

Better late than never right? Well here are the pictures of our yard after the "big snow." If you haven't seen snow in the desert (and you probably haven't) save these pictures. It'll be a while before it happens again!

New Year's Eve

Pictures of the week

The Heavens

Family Pictures

Alright, finally I have some pictures of the family.

Pictures of the Week

Seven Natural Wonders of the World